Win32 Disk Imager is an open-source tool for writing IMG images to removable devices, or backing up removable devices to the same format.

The program works with USB keys, SD and CF cards. It's not compatible with CDs or DVDs, and probably doesn't work with USB floppies, although the developer is unclear (the readme file says they won't work, the website says only that issues have been reported when writing to them).

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WhatsApp Messenger is the world's most popular instant messaging app for smartphones.

You can use it to send and receive text and voice messages, photos, videos, even call your friends in other countries, and because it uses your phone's internet connection it might not cost you anything at all (depending on whether you'll pay data charges).

It's easy to set up and use. There's no need to create and remember new account names or pins because it works with your phone number, and uses your regular address book to find and connect you with friends who use WhatsApp already.

You can talk one-to-one or in group chats, and because you're always logged in there's no way to miss messages. Even if your phone is turned off, WhatsApp will save your messages and display them as soon as you're back online.

There's plenty more (location sharing, contact exchange, message broadcasting) and the app is free for a year, currently $0.99/ year afterwards.